Amanpour and Company

August 15, 2019

Scott Jennings and Christiane Amanpour discuss the latest instance of gun violence in the United States between police officers and a gunman in Philadelphia. Journalist Jaafar Abdul Karim explains his efforts to build bridges between the far-right and Germany's migrant community. Gurinder Chadha and Sarfraz Manzoor tell Hari Sreenivasan about their new film "Blinded by the Light."

Scott Jennings Discusses the Potential for Gun Reform

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Violence in Philadelphia has added fuel to calls for some kind of political action to combat the epidemic of gun violence. President Trump has said he wants enhanced background checks, but there’s still no definitive commitment to take action. Scott Jennings has worked closely with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and joins the program to discuss whether gun reform might finally happen.

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  • Jaafar Abdul Karim on Hostility Towards Migrants in Germany: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jaafar Abdul Karim on Hostility Towards Migrants in Germany

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    Journalist Jaafar Abdul Karim is a voice for tolerance and respect in a troubled Germany, with his award-winning programs on the Deutsche Welle network. He gives young Arabs around the world a platform to break taboos and open minds, and speaks directly with those most hostile to migrants and refugees.

  • Gurinder Chadha & Sarfraz Manzoor on "Blinded by the Light": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gurinder Chadha & Sarfraz Manzoor on "Blinded by the Light"

    S2019 E2034 - 17m 11s

    Acclaimed director Gurinder Chadha teamed up with journalist Sarfraz Manzoor to tell a deeply personal story. Their film “Blinded by the Light” is based on Manzoor’s memoir, following a young Pakistani-British teenager in 1980s London as he finds unlikely salvation in the music of Bruce Springsteen. They sat down with Hari to tell him about their own fateful encounter with The Boss.

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